NAPSA

Regional Training Support Program

The National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) is committed to advancing legal and evidence‑based pretrial practices through professional education, training, and collaboration. In addition to NAPSA’s Annual Conference, the organization seeks to strengthen regional training opportunities through the NAPSA Regional Training Support Program. 


Under this program, NAPSA wishes to support regional training events, providing expert pretrial faculty for selected events. Local partners will manage and fund event logistics, while NAPSA contributes high‑quality instructional personnel and program guidance. 


NAPSA Support  


For organizations selected for this opportunity, NAPSA envisions providing 1–2 expert-level pretrial instructors for up to three days of training content, virtual or in‑person. The faculty can present standardized NAPSA course modules. Courses individualized to the jurisdiction are upon agreement only. All training materials remain the property of NAPSA and may not be distributed, reproduced or altered without NAPSA’s written permission. 


In addition, NAPSA will promote the event through its Calendar of Events, email and social media. 


Is Your Organization a Good Fit? 


This program is designed for organizations that:


  • Host conferences, training events, symposiums, or educational programs serving pretrial professionals and related justice system stakeholders. 
  • Have a strong commitment to legal and evidence-based pretrial practices. 
  • Can demonstrate the organizational capacity to successfully plan and manage an event. 
  • Have an established audience and marketing strategy to attract attendees. 
  • Can provide ADA compliant meeting facilities, technology, and accommodations for participants. 
  • Are prepared to promote the event at least 90 days in advance. 
  • Maintain an event website with registration information and event details. 
  • Can secure lodging options for attendees, when appropriate. 
  • Are willing to collaborate with NAPSA on program content, branding, and evaluation activities. 


Eligibility 


Eligible partners include:


  • State pretrial associations 
  • Local criminal justice or court associations 
  • State/local agencies hosting pretrial‑focused training events 
  • Multi‑agency coalitions with a pretrial or criminal justice training focus 


Programs must be held within one of the six NAPSA regions.


To be eligible, the partner must:


  1. Offer a training event, or portion of a larger event, focused substantially on pretrial issues, legal foundations, evidence-based practices, or operations. 
  2. Offer a training event in alignment with NAPSA’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities. 
  3. Demonstrate sufficient event logistics. 
  4. Agree to NAPSA branding requirements. 


The ideal partner would also: 


  1. Provide a minimum of 3 months lead time prior to the event. 
  2. Show capacity to reach regional NAPSA membership, including marketing and communications infrastructure. 


Application and Selection Process 


Applications are reviewed by NAPSA leadership, including Regional Directors and staff. Selection decisions consider factors such as program quality, anticipated impact, organizational readiness, geographic equity, available resources, and faculty availability. 


In general, NAPSA anticipates supporting up to one event per region each year, although the actual number of awards may vary based on available resources and the quality of applications received. 


Regional Partner Responsibilities 


Selected partners will be expected to: 


  • Coordinate all event logistics and operations. 
  • Promote the event and manage participant registration. 
  • Include NAPSA branding and acknowledgment in event materials. 
  • Coordinate planning activities with assigned NAPSA representatives. 
  • Provide attendance and evaluation data following the event. 


Ready to Learn More? 


Interested organizations are encouraged to complete this form, located HERE.


Initial inquiries for 2027 events due by November 24, 2026. 


Disclaimer

The NAPSA Regional Training Support Program is subject to available funding, annual budget approval, faculty availability, and organizational capacity. Submission of an application does not guarantee selection, support, or participation by NAPSA. NAPSA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to approve, deny, defer, condition, modify, suspend, or cancel any application or program activity. NAPSA may revise program requirements, eligibility criteria, timelines, selection processes, or support levels. All decisions made by NAPSA regarding program participation and resource allocation are final.